Care Kitchen Chef – 40h/week, Pension & Progression

Cygnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 39,262,000 - 40,226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a dedicated Chef for a fixed-term role at Hollyhurst in Darlington. You will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors, while liaising with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs.

The role requires a basic food hygiene certificate and a professional demeanor. You will work the full-time 40-hour week with weekend elements and an emphasis on kitchen cleanliness and COSHH compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Skilled chef, preferably with care sector experience.
• Holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene.
• Polite & professional with a positive attitude to internal & external enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced meals for patients, staff & visitors.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef.
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

COSHH awareness

Teamwork

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet is seeking a dedicated Chef for a fixed-term role at Hollyhurst in Darlington. You will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors, while liaising with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs.

The role requires a basic food hygiene certificate and a professional demeanor. You will work the full-time 40-hour week with weekend elements and an emphasis on kitchen cleanliness and COSHH compliant practices.